November 16, 2025:In a significant judgment reinforcing accountability of top corporate leadership, the Kerala High Court in the case of Bhavesh Anil Kumar v. The Assistant Labour Officer & Another (WP(C) 26208/2025 ) has held that a Managing Director (MD) of a company can be treated as an...
13 Nov 2025 — In a significant judgment, the Allahabad High Court has held that an employee’s application for voluntary retirement (VRS) must be processed even when disciplinary or misconduct proceedings are ongoing, if medical evidence proves that the employee is unfit to undergo inquiry. A...
The Karnataka government formally notified the Menstrual Leave Policy, 2025, on 12 November 2025, mandating that women employees aged 18-52 be granted one paid day of leave per month (i.e., up to 12 days annually) for menstrual reasons. This applies to all women working in establishments registered...
Dr. Naipal Singh has joined PNB Cards and Services Ltd as Chief People Officer. Confirming this development through a social media post, Dr. Singh said, “I joined on 3rd November, 2025 (Monday) as Chief People Officer (CPO) in PNB Cards and Services Limited, New Delhi on deputation from the Bank...
Pidilite Industries, the maker of iconic brands such as Fevicol, Fevikwik and Dr. Fixit, has appointed Ashish Prasad as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Prasad will lead the organisation’s people strategy across talent management, capability building, organisational development...
14th November 2025 — The Government of Haryana has promulgated the Haryana Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 today, marking a significant overhaul of the labour-regime applicable to shops and commercial establishments in the state. The amendment effectively modernises...
